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MBI Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence in Government Affairs and Public Affairs in New Jersey
Trenton, NJ – October 1, 2025 – MBI, one of New Jersey’s leading government affairs and public affairs firms, is proud to announce the celebration of its 35th anniversary. Since its founding in 1990, MBI has built a reputation as a trusted advisor, representing a diverse portfolio of clients and helping them successfully navigate the…
MBI Adds Osner Charles to Roster
Well Known & Well Respected Public Affairs Professional Joins MBI
Michele Jaker Named Equity Partner at MBI
Seasoned & well-respected lobbyist with 25 years of experience named equity partner of firm TRENTON, NJ – JUNE 27, 2022 – Today, MBI announced the addition of Michele Jaker to the firm as equity partner. Jaker joined MBI in late-2018 from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey where she served as Director of Government…
Governor Murphy’s Inauguration – May 5, 2022
Congratulations to Governor Murphy on his Inauguration from (MBI President), Rudy Garcia, (MBI Partner), Michele Jaker, and (NJFMBA President), Ed Donnelly!
MBI’s Event for the Senate President – March 2, 2022
Great time at MBI’s event for our good friend, and Senate President, Nicholas Scutari!
ROI NJ – Power List 2022: Government & Public Affairs
Congratulations to our President, Rudy Garcia, on being named to ROI Influencers: Power List 2022 – Government & Public Affairs!
Congratulations to our good friend Senate President Nick Scutari
Rudy Garcia & Michele Jaker attend January 11, 2022 swearing in of Senate President Nick Scutari
nsiderNJ Names Rudy Garcia to 2020 Power List
Once again, MBI’s leader makes InsiderNJ’s Power List. Congratulations to Rudy Garcia!
Rudy Garcia Makes ROI-NJ Influencers People of Color List
One of the most senior Cuban Americans in New Jersey politics today, the head of the lobbying firm MBI commands the room — regardless of the venue. He has played a role in efforts to save Cuban refugee Elian Gonzalez during President Bill Clinton’s administration and previously served as mayor of Union City and in…
Highest-Ranking of MBI-GluckShaw’s New Leadership
Openings for glad-handing on long days of State House lingering – that’s what lobbyists live for. And, after lifetimes of rinsing and repeating that and more, Paul Bontempo and Paul Matacera of MBI-GluckShaw had the sort of history of face-to-face interactions with policymakers that political powerbrokers need. Their combined eight decades-deep pool of experience helped…